Markethill, Co. Armagh during the Second World War

In August 1942, soldiers of 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment took part in a 'Busman's Holiday', running motorcycle trials in Markethill, Co. Armagh.

Soldiers from 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division taking part in motorcycle time trials in what the photographer describes as a 'Busman's Holiday' during downtime in training near Markethill, Co. Armagh.
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Soldiers from 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division taking part in motorcycle time trials in what the photographer describes as a 'Busman's Holiday' during downtime in training near Markethill, Co. Armagh.
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Soldiers from 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division taking part in motorcycle time trials in what the photographer describes as a 'Busman's Holiday' during downtime in training near Markethill, Co. Armagh.
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Soldiers from 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division taking part in motorcycle time trials in what the photographer describes as a 'Busman's Holiday' during downtime in training near Markethill, Co. Armagh.
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Soldiers from 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division taking part in motorcycle time trials in what the photographer describes as a 'Busman's Holiday' during downtime in training near Markethill, Co. Armagh.
©IWM H 22472 Info
Soldiers from 59th (Staffordshire) Reconnaissance Regiment, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division taking part in motorcycle time trials in what the photographer describes as a 'Busman's Holiday' during downtime in training near Markethill, Co. Armagh.
©IWM H 22473 Info

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